Sandfall Interactive’s RPG isn’t just winning awards; it’s keeping players glued to the screen until the final credits roll. The accolades for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 show no signs of slowing down. Fresh off a historic sweep at The Game Awards, where it secured a record-breaking number of wins, the action-RPG has now earned a different kind of distinction — one that speaks volumes about its ability to engage an audience. According to new data, it is officially the “Most Completed Game” of 2025. The insight comes from the annual report published by HowLongToBeat, the popular community-driven service that tracks game lengths and completion statistics. In their 2025 retrospective, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took the number one spot among all releases for the year in terms of finished playthroughs.
This metric is increasingly vital in an industry fighting for player attention. While sales figures indicate hype, completion rates indicate quality and pacing.
Why it matters: In an era where “backlogs” are growing and attention spans are shrinking, keeping a player engaged through a long-form narrative is a massive challenge for developers.
What makes this feat particularly impressive is the game’s scope. The main campaign of Expedition 33 clocks in at over 28 hours. Historically, RPGs of this length suffer from significant player drop-off halfway through. However, Sandfall Interactive seems to have cracked the code on pacing, managing to retain its audience all the way to the finale. While HowLongToBeat relies on self-reported user data, platform-specific statistics corroborate this massive retention rate. Clair Obscur wasn’t the only title keeping players busy. The HowLongToBeat report highlighted a diverse mix of genres in the top five. The long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong secured the second-place spot, proving the wait was worth it for the dedicated fanbase. The top three was rounded out by Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza. Meanwhile, the indie darling Dispatch claimed fifth place, aligning its critical praise with strong player retention. With critical trophies on the shelf and the statistics to prove players love playing it, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has solidified its legacy as the definitive title of 2025.
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